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Home » PoS Transactions in Nigeria Hit Record N18 Trillion in 2024, Surge by 69% as Terminal Deployments Soar by 129%

PoS Transactions in Nigeria Hit Record N18 Trillion in 2024, Surge by 69% as Terminal Deployments Soar by 129%

Joan Aimuengheuwa by Joan Aimuengheuwa
February 4, 2025
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PoS Transactions in Nigeria Hit Record N18 Trillion in 2024, Surge by 69% as Terminal Deployments Soar by 129%
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The total value of transactions conducted through Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in Nigeria hit a record N18 trillion in 2024, a 69% increase from the N10.7 trillion recorded in 2023, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). 

This growth results from the increasing reliance on PoS for both payments and cash withdrawals, driven by persistent cash shortages and the rapid expansion of fintech-powered PoS networks.

In terms of transaction volume, there was an 8% year-on-year increase, with 1.5 billion PoS transactions recorded in 2024 compared to 1.4 billion the previous year. The expansion of PoS terminals also surged, as deployments more than doubled to 5.5 million from 2.4 million in 2023—a 129% jump. 

Meanwhile, the number of registered PoS terminals rose from 3.5 million in December 2023 to 7.8 million by the end of 2024. However, over 2 million registered devices are yet to be deployed, revealing untapped prospects for further expansion.

The Rise of PoS: Fintechs Driving Financial Inclusion

Historically, commercial banks outshined PoS terminal deployment, but fintech companies have taken the lead in recent years. The demand for alternative payment solutions skyrocketed due to cash shortages at ATMs and long bank queues, making PoS transactions a convenient choice for millions of Nigerians.

Financial analyst Adewale Adeoye explained the shift, stating, “The rapid growth of PoS is not just an avenue for payment but also withdrawals have filled a gap for many Nigerians who struggle to access cash through banking channels such as ATM or teller withdrawals. It has also helped in bringing banking services closer to the rural areas, which do not have as many banks accessible to them.”

Fintech Firms Expanding PoS Networks

Leading fintech companies continue to push PoS adoption across the country. PalmPay, for example, has onboarded over 700,000 agents and is expanding its reach to all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. “This mission has fueled our efforts in deploying more PoS terminals across the country,” said Femi Hanson, head of Marketing and Communications at PalmPay.

Similarly, Moniepoint disclosed that it has deployed over 800,000 PoS terminals nationwide and is working on introducing an advanced PoS machine that integrates payment processing, inventory management, and transaction reconciliation. OPay, another major player in the sector, reported having over 500,000 PoS agents across the country.

Beyond convenience, the growth of PoS transactions has economic implications. Increased transactions contribute to government revenue through the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), which applies to transactions of N10,000 and above. PoS businesses have also become a source of income for many Nigerians, particularly in rural areas where banking services remain limited.

However, there are still issues about rising PoS charges. With limited cash availability at bank ATMs, many Nigerians have no choice but to rely on PoS agents, who have increased transaction fees. In some parts of Lagos, withdrawing N5,000 now attracts a fee of N500—far higher than the N100 or N200 charged a few months ago.

PoS operators justify the higher charges, pointing to the increasing difficulty in sourcing cash, often purchasing it from alternative sources like petrol stations due to bank limitations.

Electronic Payments Reach Historic High

In a related development, electronic transactions in Nigeria surged to N1.07 quadrillion in 2024, surpassing the quadrillion mark for the first time. This represents a 79.6% increase from the N600 trillion recorded in 2023, according to NIBSS data. 

The NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system, which facilitates real-time interbank transfers, remains the dominant electronic payment method, processing transactions across mobile apps, USSD, internet banking, PoS terminals, and ATMs.

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